107th Airlift Wing Serves the Community

Airmen from the 107th Airlift Wing along with mission staff unloaded boxes of food, canned goods and frozen turkeys stocking up the food pantry at the Niagara Falls Community Mission. Airman 1st Class Tony Lewandowski and Tech. Sgt. Krystatore Stegner help with the unload of goods to the volunteers on December 21, 2011 (Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th Airlift Wing Serves the Community

Airmen from the 107th Airlift Wing along with mission staff unloaded boxes of food, canned goods and frozen turkeys stocking up the food pantry at the Niagara Falls Community Mission. Front row; Master Sgt. Steven Buja, Tech. Sgt. Paul Wiegand, Master Sgt. Mark Lewandowski, Tech. Sgt. Amanda Doherty. Back row; Senior Airman Robert Kurzdorfer, Tech. Sgt. Krystatore Stegner and Airman 1st Class Tony Lewandowski. Front row; Master Sgt. Steven Buja, Tech. Sgt. Paul Wiegand, Master Sgt. Mark Lewandowski, Tech. Sgt. Amanda Doherty. Back row; Senior Airman Robert Kurzdorfer, Tech. Sgt. Krystatore Stegner and Airman 1st Class Tony Lewandowski. on December 21, 2011 (Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th Airlift Wing Toy Drive Adds to Marine Corps Toys for Tots

107th Airlift Wing helps out with the Marines Toys for Tots drive. Col. John Higgins Vice Commander and Col. Jim McCready Commander hand off the toys to Staff Sgt. Erik Sanchez USMC Advisor, Sgt. Maj. Mathew Springer Marine Cadet on December 20, 2011 (Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Operation Santa Claus

OPERATION SANTA CLAUS

Lake Effect Storm hits Niagara

Senior Airman Rosen Rose from the 914th Airlift Wing electric shop does some final inspections on the C-130 at the Niagara Falls Reserve Station while the lake effect storms hits the area.(Air Force Photo/SMSgt Ray Lloyd)

Lake Effect Storm hits Niagara

Lake effect snow doesn't stop the members of the 107th and 914th Airlift Wings prep the C-130 aircraft for its mission. Deicing is being done before flight on December 9, 2011. (Air Force Photo/SMSgt Ray Lloyd)

OPERATION CHRISTMAS COOKIE

TSgt Aliza Adanza, MSgt Chanda White and Jeanne Goetze work the OPERATION CHRISTMAS COOKIE production line.(Air Force Photo/SMSgt Ray Lloyd)

OPERATION CHRISTMAS COOKIE

SSgt Kelly Dunn, SSgt Kara Schmidt, Karin Zimmerman and CMSgt Earl McDonald. All from the 107TH Airlift Wing, Decorate cookies during the wing's first OPERATION CHRISTMAS COOKIE. (Air Force Photo/SMSgt Ray Lloyd)

Pilot for a Day

Donovan Benzin became a Guardsman for a day at the 107th Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls ARS. Lt. Col. Gregory Miller shows Donovan how to fly a C-130 aircraft on a simulator.

Pilot for a Day

Five-year-old cancer survivor, Donovan Benzin became a Guardsman for a day at the 107th Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls ARS. Here he is touring the arms vault with Tech. Sgt Adam Piedmont. He would like to be a military policeman when her grows up.

BASH

Lt. Col Doug Eoute 107th Safety Officer checks for proper turf management.Grass indigestible to majority of wildlife species. Intermediate height disrupts visual interflock communication and limits predator detection. (Air Force Photo/MSgt Stephan Kovacs)

New England Small Arms Marksmanship Warrior Challenge

The 107th Gun Fighters will now go on to represent the NY National Guard in the National Winston P. Wilson Small Arms Sustainment Match, Camp Robinson, Arkansas Attached Picture's Left to right: TSgt Christopher Doherty - MSgt Edward Stefik - TSgt Warren Jones - SSGT Erik Johnson (Air Force Photo/SFS)

Thunder of Niagara Air Show 2011

On September 10 & 11 the 107th and the 914th Airlift Wing's held its Thunder of Niagara Air Show 2011. The Air Force Thunder Birds were the main attraction of the show. Over 100,000 spectators enjoyed the displays and flying acts. (Air Force Photo/TSgt Catherine Perretta)

Bosses Day 2011

On Thursday, Sept. 8th, the 107th and the 914th Airlift Wing's held their Bosses Day. The employers had the opportunity to see firsthand what our guardsman and reservists do. (Air Force Photo/TSgt Catherine Perretta)

107th Return from deployment

On August 29, 2011 family members and loved ones of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing's based in Niagara falls welcomed the first wave of Airmen as they arrive home from a 90 day deployment to Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Andrew Enser receives a big welcome home hug and kiss from his daughter. (Air Force Photo/SMSgt Ray Lloyd)

107th Return from deployment

On August 29, 2011 family members and loved ones of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing's based in Niagara falls welcomed the first wave of Airmen as they arrive home from a 90 day deployment to Afghanistan. (Air Force Photo/SMSgt Ray Lloyd)

107th Return from deployment

On August 29, 2011 family members and loved ones of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing's based in Niagara falls welcomed the first wave of Airmen as they arrive home from a 90 day deployment to Afghanistan. Master Sergeant Vincent Kalota purposes to his fiancee with all the family looking on and she said yes. (Air Force Photo/TSgt Catherine Perretta)

107th Return from deployment

On August 29, 2011 family members and loved ones of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing's based in Niagara falls welcomed the first wave of Airmen as they arrive home from a 90 day deployment to Afghanistan. Master Sergeant Vincent Kalota purposes to his fiancee with all the family looking on and she said yes. (Air Force Photo/TSgt Catherine Perretta)

TASK FORCE IRENE

On Saturday, Aug. 27, the 107th Airlift Wing deployed 45 Airmen as part of TASK FORCE IRENE will be stationed at Camp Smith near Albany NY. These airmen will remain in place at the center to ride out the storm and then immediately respond to aid civil authorities as directed in New York City. Staff Sergeant Kelli Sweeny is interviewed by Buffalo, NY local media before she deploys with her fellow airman. (Air Force Photo/SMSgt Ray Lloyd)

TASK FORCE IRENE

On Saturday, Aug. 27, the 107th Airlift Wing deployed 45 Airmen as part of TASK FORCE IRENE will be stationed at Camp Smith near Albany NY. These airmen will remain in place at the center to ride out the storm and then immediately respond to aid civil authorities as directed in New York City. 107th Airman line up to board the C-130 aircraft for the mission for hurricane support. (Air Force Photo/SMSgt Ray Lloyd)

TASK FORCE IRENE

On Saturday, Aug. 27, the 107th Airlift Wing deployed 45 Airmen as part of TASK FORCE IRENE will be stationed at Camp Smith near Albany NY. These airmen will remain in place at the center to ride out the storm and then immediately respond to aid civil authorities as directed in New York City. Chief Master Sergeant Paul Wiencek thanks the airman for volunteering for this mission before boarding the C-130 aircraft.(Air Force Photo/SMSgt Ray Lloyd)

TASK FORCE IRENE

On Saturday, Aug. 27, the 107th Airlift Wing deployed 45 Airmen as part of TASK FORCE IRENE will be stationed at Camp Smith near Albany NY. These airmen will remain in place at the center to ride out the storm and then immediately respond to aid civil authorities as directed in New York City. Chief Master Sergeant Paul Wiencek thanks the airman for volunteering for this mission before boarding the C-130 aircraft.(Air Force Photo/SMSgt Ray Lloyd)

Physical Training

MSgt Melissa Shenefiel, MSgt Laura Thomas, TSgt Sarah Baker and MSgt Michael Margarucci doing their final phase of the PT test the 1 1/2 mile run.(Air Force Photo/SMSgt Ray Lloyd)

Day of Caring brings out the spirit of giving

On the morning of Aug. 17th, 20 members of the 107th Airlift Wing converged at the Corpus Christi Church in Buffalo, NY, to give the grounds a much needed facelift. The members armed with scrapers, brushes, and rollers donned their protective gear and attacked the surrounding fences, guard rails and basement windows with a fresh coat of paint. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Peter Dean)